Is Ibsc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ibsc as a registered charity (number SC052412) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Ibsc's charity number?

Ibsc's charity number is SC052412. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052412?

Search SC052412 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Ibsc have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ibsc. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Ibsc?

Ibsc's website listed in our register data is https://isleofbuteseasportsclub.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Ibsc registered as a charity?

Ibsc was entered on the register on 17 March 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052412SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Ibsc

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Ibsc is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of public participation in sport, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Ibsc?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £17,848
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £17,245
Registered charity number: SC052412
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: isleofbuteseasportsclub.org.uk

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Ibsc (number SC052412) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Ibsc do?

To facilitate and encourage community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for the sport of amateur boating in all its forms. In furthering those purposes, the organisation will also seek to promote safety when boating, provide boating training for the community and visitors, encourage, and promote good sportsmanship in the sport of boating and promote respect and care of the marine environment.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ibsc

Answers Ibsc gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 March 2023
Also known as: Isle of Bute Seasports Club (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Ibsc registered for?

the advancement of public participation in sportthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ibsc yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ibsc. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ibsc a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ibsc as a registered charity (number SC052412) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ibsc's charity number?: Ibsc's charity number is SC052412. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052412?: Search SC052412 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Ibsc do?: To facilitate and encourage community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for the sport of amateur boating in all its forms. In furthering those purposes, the organisation will also seek to promote safety when boating, provide boating training for the community and visitors, encourage, and promote good sportsmanship in the sport of boating and promote respect and care of the marine environment.
Does Ibsc have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ibsc. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Ibsc?: Ibsc's website listed in our register data is https://isleofbuteseasportsclub.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Ibsc registered as a charity?: Ibsc was entered on the register on 17 March 2023.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.